How to start and configure the remote from the Xiaomi TV: the complete guide

Did you take out of the box a new Xiaomi Mi TV or Redmi Smart TV, but the remote is refusing to work? Or the old remote suddenly stopped responding to commands? This problem is familiar to many owners of smart technology brand. 80% of the failure is not due to a breakdown of the device, but to trivial synchronization errors or discharged batteries. In this article, we will discuss all possible ways to start the remote from basic check of batteries to hidden functions of resetting.

Xiaomi’s remotes often use Bluetooth instead of a traditional IR port, which makes it harder for newcomers to connect, but also provides additional features such as voice input, smartphone control, and even gyroscope gaming, and we’ll show you how to sync the remote to a TV from a budget Mi TV 4A to the flagship Xiaomi TV Q2.

1. Check the basic parameters before setting up

Before you try to reconnect the remote, make sure that the problem is not in trivial things.

• 🔋 Batteries: even if the monitor on the remote is on, it does not guarantee sufficient charge. Try replacing the batteries with new ones (alkaline batteries are recommended). AAA).
• 📶 Distance to TV: IR remotes have a maximum distance of 8 meters without obstacles. Bluetooth remotes operate at a distance of up to 10 meters, but walls and furniture can cause interference.
• 🔍 Physical damage: check if the remote has cracks, fluids or jammed buttons. Pay special attention to the IR emitter (a small transparent window).
• 📺 TV state: If there is no response to any button on the screen, make sure the TV is on and the power indicator is on (on the Mi models). TV P1 It's down on the right).

If the remote does not respond to pressing (the indicator does not burn), try resetting it.

1. Remove the batteries for 30 seconds.
2. Press and hold the Power (or Mi) button for 10 seconds.
3. Put the batteries back in and try to sync the remote again.

2. Synchronization of Bluetooth remote with TV

Modern Xiaomi Mi TV Q1, Redmi Smart TV X and other flagships are equipped with Bluetooth remotes with voice control. Their connection is different from traditional IR devices.

1. Turn on the TV with the power button on the case (if the remote does not work).
2. Go to the menu: Settings → Devices → Bluetooth and remotes.
3. Select Add Remote (or Sync Remote on older versions of the software).
4. Press and hold the Mi + Back buttons on the remote at the same time for 5 seconds until the indicator starts flashing.
5. Wait for the notification on the TV screen about successful pairing.

Important: on models from 2023 to 2026 (for example, Xiaomi TV A Pro), the synchronization process can take up to 2 minutes - do not interrupt it, even if the indicator on the remote is turned off.

• 🔄 Restart the TV (unplug the network for 1 minute).
• 📱 Make sure there are no other Bluetooth devices around that cause interference (headphones, smartphones).
• 🔧 Update the TV firmware to the latest version (see Section 5).

⚠️ Warning: If the remote is unstable after synchronization (delays, double presses), reset its settings via the Settings menu → Devices → Bluetooth → Forget the device, then repeat the connection procedure.

3. IR remote setting (for older models)

Xiaomi’s 2020 TVs (such as the Mi TV 4S or Mi TV 4A) often feature infrared remotes, with the main advantage of instant response and the disadvantage of having a line of sight between the remote and the TV.

1. Make sure there are no obstacles between the remote and the TV’s IR receiver (usually located at the bottom of the screen).
2. Point the remote to the TV from a distance of no more than 5 meters.
3. Press and hold the Power button for 3 seconds, and the red light should light up.
4. If there is no reaction, check the batteries or try to reset the remote by retrieving the batteries for 1 minute.

To check the efficiency of the IR remote, use the smartphone camera:

1. Open the camera app on your phone.
2. Point the remote to the lens and press any button.
3. If the IR emitter is working, on the smartphone screen you will see a flashing purple light.

⚠️ Note: On some models (Mi) TV ES) After updating the firmware, the IR remote may stop working, in which case try rolling back the software to the previous version or using a Bluetooth connection.

4. Alternative ways to control the TV

If the remote still does not work, do not despair – Xiaomi has several backup control options:

• 📱 Mi Remote: Download the official app from Google Play or the App Store, it supports IR and Bluetooth control, and has a virtual keyboard.
• 🖥️ HDMI-CEC: If the TV is connected to the console or computer through HDMI, You can control it from the remote control of another device (for example, Xiaomi Mi Box).
• 🎮 Gaming controllers: Xiaomi models TV Q supports Bluetooth connection (e.g. Xiaomi Game Controller).
• 🗣️ Voice commands: on TVs with Google Assistant, you can use voice input through a button on the remote or a microphone on the TV body.

To control via smartphone:

1. Connect your phone and TV to the same Wi-Fi network.
2. Open the Mi Remote app and select your TV model.
3. Follow the instructions on the screen for synchronization.

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If you have lost the remote, and the TV does not respond to the buttons on the body, try to connect the keyboard via USB – many Xiaomi models support control using it (arrow buttons, Enter, Esc).

5. Update the TV firmware to correct remote errors

In 30% of cases, the remote is associated with software failures in the firmware of the TV, especially for models 2021-2022 (Redmi Smart TV X50, Mi TV P1), where bugs with a Bluetooth connection were detected.

1. Go to Settings → About TV → System Update.
2. Click Check for updates.
3. If a new version is available, confirm the installation and wait for the reboot.

If the TV is not connected to the Internet or the update is suspended:

• 🔌 Use it. USB-Download the latest version of the software for your model from the official Xiaomi website.
• 📁 Unpack the archive and copy the file update.zip flash-root FAT32).
• 🔄 Insert the flash drive into the TV and go to Settings → Update → Local Update.

⚠️ Warning: Do not turn off the TV during the update, this can damage the system files. If the indicator on the case flashes green, then the process is normal.

6.Resetting TV settings as a last resort

If none of these things work, you have to reset your settings completely, and it brings the TV back to the factory, and it often solves the problem of connecting the remote.

1. On the TV body, find the Reset button (usually located on the side or back, next to the connectors).
2. Take a paperclip or toothpick and press the button, holding it for 10-15 seconds.
3. The TV will restart and prompt you to perform the initial setup.

If there is no Reset button, reset the settings via the menu:

1. Go to Settings → System → Reset and Recovery.
2. Select Reset all settings (you will need to enter) PIN-default code 0000 or 1234).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Re-sync the remote again (see Section 2).
• 📶 Connect to Wi-Fi and update your firmware.
• 🔑 Set up. PIN-Parental Control Code (deactivated by default).

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Setting reset removes all installed apps, accounts and personal data. Before the procedure, write down important parameters (network settings, tied services).

7. Diagnosis of malfunctions: when to contact the service

If the remote is still down after all the manipulations, there may be a problem in the hardware.

If you suspect a Bluetooth module is broken in your TV, check it with other devices (earbuds, keyboard). To diagnose an IR receiver, use a remote from another device (such as an air conditioner) - if it does not work, the problem is in the receiver.

⚠️ Warning: Self-repair of the remote or TV board may result in loss of warranty.If the device is warranty, contact an authorized Xiaomi service center.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi TV remotes